Mannone, who spent parts of last season out on loan at Championship side Hull City, has managed to appear just 23 times for Arsenal since his arrival from Atalanta in 2005, and could well be tempted to move to Napoli if reports prove true.

Should Mannone make the move, Arsene Wenger will almost certainly have to sign a replacement, with Wojciech Szczesny his only real option in the goalkeeping department.